Cambridge - Shared Punting Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

50 minutes

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Shared Cambridge Punting Tour

Come Punting in Cambridge in style with Rutherford's, only the best will do! Raised seating, beautifully clean blankets and tables on all the boats. Don't settle for anything else but the best!

The highlight of any Cambridge experience our shared punt tours will take you on Rutherford's quality assured 45-minute river tour through the backs of the colleges, showing you the most breathtaking views Cambridge has to offer.

You will be guided by one of our own professional chauffeurs who will bring Cambridge to life with the fascinating story this city has to offer.

Your tickets can be purchased on a walk-up basis on-station or for the best deal plan ahead and save money with an online e-ticket.

All our boats have raised seating and tables.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

There is no minimum or maximum age, all age groups are welcome to join us on the river.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Extras such as food and drink are not included with these tickets and you're welcome to bring your own drinks and nibbles on the boat.

You will be sharing the boat with others - up to 12 people per boat. If you'd prefer a private tour, please get in touch with Rutherfords directly.

Does not include children's tickets

What To Expect

Rutherfords Punting Company

A luxury 50-minute tour on our chauffeured punts Board and disembark at our Jesus Green Moorings Glide under nine beautiful historic bridges Travel through the private College Backs See the unparalleled architectural treats of riverside buildings Hear the history of the City and University of Cambridge

Admission Not Applicable

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Cambridge Shared Punting Tour

Shared punting tour

Reviews

4.64

321 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

272

Very informative
Adrian O,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Our tour guide was very informative and liked to joke around keeping it interesting and fun. Very down to earth with much information about all of the colleges and everything else around.
Beautiful afternoon punting
JennyG633,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a lovely afternoon punt. Thank you Jacob for a fascinating experience. Cambridge provides the glamour and incredible architecture and Jacob brought it to life.
Best guided tour with John :)
AlxxxB,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The communication with Rutherford’s was great, they gave friendly advice via phone. Our guide really impressed us! John was not only giving us a guided tour, he was able to answer all of our questions with great motivation. We want to repeat our punting experience spoon!
Do not book with this company
M8554NUsarahs,
Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Do NOT book with this company. Having been on several punt tours before, I knew what to expect when taking my friend visiting Cambridge on one. I hadn't booked with Rutherford's before but now I see why their company is so much farther down the river and not in prime position. Our tour lacked any kind of information about the colleges and was cut short because the guide couldn't be bothered to go all the way up to the mathematical bridge. Instead we viewed it from a distance. Most of the journey we instead heard all about how the guide despised self punters as they clog up the river. My guest unfortunately told me that that they listened to nearby punts for information on the buildings along the river instead. I raised this with the company directly and unfortunately more than a month on I am still waiting for a refund despite being offered one. Really quite poor service all around. Overall, avoid this company at all costs and book with one of the more popular services upstream to avoid disappointment and get the most from your money.
The most magical way to experience Cambridge
Cuna Bula L,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the most wonderful time on our Rutherford Punting Tour! The river ride was incredibly relaxing and offered a truly unique perspective of Cambridge's stunning colleges and historic bridges. Our tour guide, Patrick, was fantastic—so friendly and full of great knowledge. He pointed out all the famous landmarks and shared fascinating historical facts and anecdotes, which really made the journey feel special. It was a perfect way to experience the heart of Cambridge, a city so rich in history and tradition. Highly recommend this tour!
Relaxing and Informative afternoon
TRVLMOM5,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were a group booking of 17, splint into 2 boats that shared Punters Alban and James. What a delight these 2 fellows were in respect to their skills on the water as well as keeping us entertained with wit and history! Recommend this experience 💯!
DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY
SueN0501,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Don’t use this Company they are not safe. We booked 4 adults with this Company. They rammed 12 of us into a small boat. The young chap in charge of the punt was not happy as he felt we were too low in the water and this was not safe. Our punt was very low in the water and uncomfortable. As friends we couldn’t even sit together. I have tried to speak to Rutherfords on more than one occasion but they have failed to explain why this happened.
Great trip very enjoyable
Wayne G,
Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We were the last trip of the day and the young man who guided us was amazing (I think he said his name was Toby but could be wrong) His knowledge and friendliness was 100% and we will defo be back again
Great Punter
floe186,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The man, the myth, ALEX. Amazing retention of knowledge and punting skills. Great banter but questionable views of Chat GPT. Overall great trip though HAGGLE! Make sure you push for as low price as possible they give in quite easily.
We had such a great time...
Volodymyr T,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had such a great time with our family, Alex, who was our guide, was absolutely amazing and really attentive, also he knows so well the history of showed places Really recommend it!!!